DEET damage to various plastics (was physical barrier...)

I was surprised recently to be unable to find on the web a systematic analysis of DEET's effects on various plastics and other synthetics.  Can anyone point me to one?
Thanks!
Best,
Bill

--- On Fri, 8/17/12, Tom Pitts <[email protected]> wrote:

From: Tom Pitts <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [BackpackingLight] physical barrier from bugs
To: [email protected]
Date: Friday, August 17, 2012, 11:52 AM










        



















I have started using the "Gear Smart" repellant (from Repel, I think), with picaridin.  It seems to be as effective as moderate concentrations of deet, without the synthetic material damage.


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On Fri, Aug 17, 2012 at 10:39 AM, gary coleman <gacoleman-/[email protected]> wrote:








        























I'd second the testing and have treated my head nets with permithrin as well. 


I do want to comment on a few suggestions being offered.  First is spraying DEET on items.  Please test first.  DEET destroys some plastics and maybe latex.  
 
Cheers,
 
Rosaleen